Hanging Curtain Rods On Dry Wall

However studs are only found every 16 24 inches so it s unlikely there would be one everywhere you want to put a bracket.

Hanging curtain rods on dry wall.

Put the main curtain rod in place. Hang the rod 6 inches above the window frame for a standard look. Hanging curtains on drywall is not as simple as it looks. The best way to mount anything on.

Hang the curtains and double check to make sure your brackets are still secure. If you re not using a double rod you can skip this step. In the typical recently built house this means getting your screws through the drywall and into a stud. Drywall will not hold a screw because it s not solid.

The curtain curtain rod combo is heavy enough that in an ideal situations your brackets would go into wood. When you re figuring out the curtain and rod placement remember to account for how the curtain hangs on the rod hooks rings tabs grommets or pockets. Attach curtain rings if they are part of your setup. Or use extra long curtains and hang the rod near the ceiling to make the room appear taller.

Using drywall anchors is the only solution. Insert the back curtain rod if you re using a double rod setup.